After way too many months of looking and applying, I finally got a job offer. The salary is lower than the range we discussed early on, though. It's my first real job and I have no idea how to start the negotiation talk. Do I just send an email or wait for a call? I really need this job so I'm scared to push too hard. How do people normally start this conversation when you've never done it before?

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Respond to the offer in the channel you received it. I assume that was email, so if you want to negotiate, just reply to it. Don't wait around. As for how much to ask, I wouldn't push it either. This is not the market to be making big asks in.

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I wouldn’t push too hard given what you’ve said, but you can politely ask. Be gracious over email and say you’re excited - then ask if there is room for negotiation on the salary and if you can call about it.

Take what you can!

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